Experienced Loader Operator

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APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!
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What we offer
· Pay: $24.00-$28.00 an hour, depending on experience.
· Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 for new hires
· Comprehensive training provided
· Opportunities for advancement within the company
· Supportive work environment focused on safety and teamwork
Key Responsibilities
· Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment of diverse sizes and weights across various quarry and construction tasks.
· Adhere strictly to all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations, ensuring a safe work environment.
· Promptly report any equipment or operational issues to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager, or Human Resources Manager.
· Execute daily tasks as directed by the Foreman, meeting project or jobsite expectations.
· Perform routine servicing and minor maintenance on equipment; escalate major issues to supervisors as necessary.
· Complete thorough pre- and post-operation inspections with proper documentation, maintaining compliance with company protocols.
· Assist in mentoring and training less-experienced team members in equipment operation, servicing, and repair to enhance team capabilities.
· Take on general labor duties as required to support overall operations.
· Maintain regular, reliable attendance and promptness at assigned work times.
· Fulfill additional duties assigned to meet evolving operational needs.
Qualifications
· Capability to perform all essential duties listed above with competence and professionalism.
· High school diploma or GED preferred.
· 1–3 years of relevant experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in heavy equipment operation.
Work Requirements
· Demonstrated ability to safely and efficiently operate a broad range of equipment in varying conditions.
· Proficiency in basic math, reading, and writing for accurate record-keeping and comprehension of construction documents and blueprints.
· Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions with clarity.
· Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, with strong interpersonal skills.
· Capable of operating complex equipment with independent judgment and skill.
· Minimum age of 18 years is required.
· Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug screening, and criminal background check is mandatory.
· Strict observance of all safety requirements as detailed in the Employee Handbook.
· Willingness to collaborate within a team and assist colleagues and supervisors as needed.
· Flexible to travel and work away from home, including nights and weekends, as project demands arise.
· Consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as face shield, safety footwear, and coveralls in compliance with OSHA/MSHA and company guidelines.
Knowledge and Skills
· In-depth understanding of heavy equipment operation.
· Familiarity with construction materials, methods, and tools.
· Awareness of typical hazards and safety practices within heavy equipment operations and quarry environments.
· Knowledge of trenching and shoring protocols and standards.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
· Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
· Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
· Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
· Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
· Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
· Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
· Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Employment type
Full Time